The 2023 global rice tourist consumption data showcases Cambodia as the leading consumer, followed by the Dominican Republic and Indonesia. Notably, Costa Rica showed a significant annual increase of 2.38%, indicating a stronger rise in tourism consumption compared to others like Laos, which saw a decline of 12.94%. Smaller island nations such as Samoa and the Solomon Islands display relatively stable consumption, though modestly volatile trends like Samoa's 4.56% rise are noteworthy. Over the last five years, variance in consumption patterns suggests a mix of stable and dynamic growth across regions.
Future trends point towards rising consumption in popular tourist destinations, driven by increased travel demand and culinary tourism. Notably, countries with emerging tourism markets may witness accelerated growth in rice consumption, influencing global market shares significantly.
Top countries in Rice and products Tourist Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Cambodia | 19.05 | 2023 | 0% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Dominican Republic | 12.38 | 2023 | 0% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 11.43 | 2023 | 0% | +1.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Solomon Islands | 10.48 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cuba | 8.57 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 China | 8.57 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Costa Rica | 8.57 | 2023 | 0% | +2.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Maldives | 5.71 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Samoa | 4.76 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Saint Lucia | 0.95 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
